In the Master's Bed

September 15, 2009
Janes mother and sister may be satisfied with the traditional role allotted them in medieval society, but Jane wants more out of life. So before she can be married off to a wealthy merchant, Jane leaves her home and family for a new life as a scholar. Disguised as John, she sets off for Cambridge, but the journey proves to be more difficult than Jane expects, so she finds herself reluctantly accepting the help of a fellow traveler, a Scotsman named Duncan. When Jane finally arrives in Cambridge, she is dismayed to discover the only college that will even consider admitting John for study is the one run by her good Samaritan, Duncan. Giffords latest expertly crafted medieval romance is seasoned with a wealth of fascinating historical details, all of which give this sexy historical a richness and depth that readers will find irresistible.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2009, American Library Association.)